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Should I Take PrEP for HIV?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is medication that people who are at risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may take to prevent infection.


What Do Herpes Sores Look Like at Different Stages?
Herpes sores blister, then burst, ooze, they may scab, and will then heal. Sores may be confused with acne, fungal infections, and ingrown hairs.


How Bad Does It Hurt to Pee With Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is an sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms, but must be treated to prevent serious complications.


MedHelp Crisis Resources
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.


What Are the First Signs of HIV?
The first signs of HIV, called Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS), may feel like the flu, with body aches and a fever. It can last a up to a few weeks.


When Should I Test for HIV?
The CDC recommends that everyone test at least once, and you should test more often if you have multiple sex partners or use needles for drug use.


How Do You Get Syphilis?
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex. Condoms greatly reduce the chances of transmission, but do not eliminate them.


What Are the 10 Most Common STDs?
Millions of people are diagnosed with at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD), or infection (STI) in the United States each year.


Can I Get HIV From Surfaces?
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats, doorknobs, shared drinks or pools? How long can HIV live outside the human body, or it's host?


Is HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Recommended for Me?
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is short-term antiretroviral medication that may help prevent HIV infection if taken shortly after exposure.


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